Michael Jackson Xscape -deluxe Edition- 2014
The title song, was originally recorded during the Invincible sessions in 1999 . Rodney Jerkins, who worked with Michael on the original, was brought back to finalize the 2014 version, bridging the gap between Michael’s last studio efforts and the sound of the mid-2010s. 4. The Deluxe Experience
A DVD featuring the Xscape documentary, where producers discuss the project, along with documentary outtakes. Michael Jackson Xscape -Deluxe Edition- 2014
Buy the Deluxe Edition. Listen to Disc One once to understand the debate. Then listen to Disc Two forever. Xscape proves that even in demo form, Michael Jackson was ten years ahead of his time. It’s a shame his ghost had to wait until 2014 for the rest of the world to catch up. The title song, was originally recorded during the
When Michael Jackson passed away in June 2009, he left behind a legacy of monumental artistic achievement, but he also left behind a sprawling archive of unfinished creativity. For posthumous albums, the central dilemma is always one of integrity: How does one present an artist’s vision without the artist’s hand to guide it? The 2014 release Xscape , particularly its Deluxe Edition, stands as a defining case study in solving this riddle. By pairing contemporary "contemporized" versions with the original, untouched recordings, the Deluxe Edition of Xscape offers a unique dialogue between the past and the present, ultimately succeeding in humanizing the King of Pop while reminding the world of the timelessness of his songwriting. The Deluxe Experience A DVD featuring the Xscape
The songs on Xscape originate from various recording sessions between 1980 and 2001:
As the final line of the title track goes: "You can’t stop me from xscaping" — and indeed, even from beyond the grave, Michael Jackson’s music continues to escape the confines of time.